Estimates Of Grain Crops Are Generally Down
Canada’s 1945 wheat production was placed at 308,668,600 bushels in the second estimate by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. It shows declines in oats and barley from the first estimate, with Saskatchewan bearing most reductions in wheat. The autumn fall sown area dropped 31 percent to 480,000 acres and yield conditions stood at 81 percent of the long term average.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Buureau
Bureau
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Liverpool
United States
Corn Trade News
Britain
Dominion
Argentina
Australia
Europe
North America
Well Camouflaged Kau buren Plant Destroyed by Allied Explosions
Allied demolition squads shattered Germany's munition complex in Kaufering, triggering 14 blasts that toppled 60 factory buildings within an 80 camouflaged two square mile plant. Lt. Gen. Truscott called it the start of destroying Germany's war potential and salvage teams recovered valuable equipment valued at $45,000,000.
Veterans' Land Act housing completion figures near year end
Ottawa reports only 709 of 2719 houses under the Veterans' Land Act will be finished by December 31. Gordon Murchison says labor shortages and material delays slow progress. All 2719 houses targeted for 1945 will be ready by May 31, 1946, with 834 done by Feb 15 and 710 by Mar 31.
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Ottawa
Canada
Gordon Murchison
Soldier Settlement
Parliament
Special Committee On
Veteran Affairs
Burma Government Seeks Submarine for Rangoon Power
The Burma government proposes using a submarine to generate electricity for a large portion of Rangoon, aiming to solve the citys current power shortage. The plan envisions a vessel supplying electrical current to support the urban grid.
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Rangoon
Burma
Canadians To Try High Nazi In Occupation Zone
The first Canadian war crimes trial is set to open November 28 at the Aurich naval barracks near Emden. Major General Kurt Meyer, ex commander of the 12th SS Hitler Youth division, is indicted for ordering the shooting of 48 Canadian POWs near Caen during Normandy fighting. A Canadian military court led by Major General Harry Foster will hear the case with Col. Peter Wright defending.
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Aurich
Emden
Germany
Kurt Meyer
S.S. Hitler
Caen
Normandy
Harry Foster
Peter Wright
York Mills
Ont
Meyer
Montgomery cites four power strain on postwar Germany control
Berlin reports Field Marshal Montgomery warns Allied four power rule in Germany is not yet effective due to French resistance to a central administration. He fears civilian uprisings from winter hardships and says two way pacts between military zones may occur if France blocks central admin. Unanimous Allied Control Council approval remains required.
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Berlin
Montgomery
Germany
Reich
Marshal Montgomery
France
Potsdam
Allied Control Council
Polish Army Demands Return of Troops From Abroad
A Polish newspaper reports the government pressing energetic demands for the return of the Polish Army from abroad fully armed and equipped amid fears of a domestic revolution. Frontier issues include repatriation from Britain and western areas discussed during Foreign Minister Wincenty Rzymoewski’s London visit.
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Warsaw
Zycie Warsawy
Wincenty Rzymoewski
London
Britain
Lake fleets ready to carry wheat shipments on the lakes
A fleet of 30 lake carriers totaling 250000 net tons arrived at lakehead docks after a blustery fall storm. They will transport about 8000000 bushels of grain as elevators fill. Fleet capacity is estimated at 8500000 bushels of wheat.
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Fort William
Lakehead Dapgers
Palestine Problem and Jewish Immigration Debate
President Truman announced the United States agreed to a British proposal for an Anglo American committee of inquiry to study the Palestine question. He released a letter to Prime Minister Attlee requesting admission of 100 000 more Jews into Palestine, a plan Attlee rejected. The letter argued quick evacuation of non repatriable Jews to Palestine could solve the problem and aid refugees.
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Washington
Truman
Committee of Inquiry
Palestine
Clement Attlee
Attlee
Europe
Veterans Land Act applications being received
Ottawa reports nearly 36 000 applications anticipated by year end 1946 with about half likely to be settled. Only 2 459 of 4 353 properties appraised were approved. total land purchases exceeded 9 267 640 dollars. Delays include veterans not bringing wives for advisory board review. provinces sign agreements to permit settlement on provincial lands and a plan to assist about 2 500 Indian veterans.
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Ottawa
Gordon Murchison
Veterans’ Land Act
Veterans’ Committee of the Commons
Murchison
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Officers refuse ship sail over crowding aboard Orion
Four hundred Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Force officers and warrant officers refused to sail for Australia aboard the Orient liner Orion citing disgust at overcrowding. The incident reflects wartime travel constraints and discipline among the air force officers.
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London
Australia
Orion
Atomic expl osives not suitable for construction work
Washington reports Maj Gen Leslie Groves chief of the U S atomic bomb project rejects using atomic explosives for ditch blasting. He says no small amounts can be used without achieving critical mass and warns of an uncontrollable explosion rather than a controlled dig.
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Washington
Leslie H. Groves
United States Army
Groves
Canadians honored by King at Buckingham Palace investiture
Twenty two Canadians received awards from the King at Buckingham Palace. Lt Col Gordon Minto Churchill of Winnipeg and Lt Col Ernest George Johnson of Toronto received D.S.C. and O.B.E. respectively. Prof James Chadwick was knighted for leading atomic research in the U.S. Group Captain Geoffrey Cheshire, RAF, noted for Nagasaki mission service, was cited with the Victoria Cross and a second bar to his D.S.O.
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London
Buckingham Palace
D.S.C
Gordon Minto Churchill
Winnipeg
1St
Canadian Armored Carrier Regiment
Khaki University
Ernest George Johnson
Toronto
James Chadwick
Atomic Research Group
United States
New Mexico
Geoffrey Cheshire
R.A.F
Nagasaki
Veterans urged to lead Canada’s reserve forces
Air Minister Gibson told a Canadian Legion Remembrance Day dinner that veterans offer leadership and experience for an efficiently organized reserve. He noted atomic weapon developments revolutionized war but stressed the foot soldier remains vital despite not maintaining large forces. He urged national affiliation for veterans groups.
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Ottawa
Canada
Gibson
Canadian Legion
Eisenhower Calls for Rapid Plan to Bring Home Troops
In Boston Gen. Eisenhower urged instant adoption of a system to return American soldiers but warned that obligations to the world and to Americans must be met. He asked if the nation will weaken in Europe and abandon its war aims or have the strength to complete the job, in a state dinner speech to Gov. Maurice Tobin.
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Boston
Eisenhower
America
Europe
Maurice Tobin
Fear British News Service Is In Danger
An editorial warns against nationalizing telecommunication links within the British Empire and Commonwealth. It favors Cable and Wireless as efficient, private operators with skilled staff, profits sharing, and responsive service, noting the empire’s cables face competition from American private networks.
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London
Empire
Commonwealth
Trade Weekly
America
British Empire
Cable and Wireless, Limited
Postmaster General loosens gift parcel limits to Europe
Ottawa announces immediate expansion of gift parcel rules for Europe. Parcels to ten countries may include nonfood items but value under 25 dollars and weight up to eleven pounds. Italy and Vatican City allowed four pound parcels with same value limit.
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Ottawa
Bertrand
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Greece
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Italy
Vatican City
Britain owes Canada 561 million in debt settlement
Britain's indebtedness to Canada stands at 561 million dollars with additional war claims undetermined, said Hugh Dalton in the House of Commons. He praised Canada's generosity and sacrifice, while noting the question also asked Britain's debt to France, which Dalton said is nil.
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London
Britain
Canada
Hugh Dalton
Exchequer
House of Commons
F. J. Errol
Altringham
France
Dalton
Hundred French Canadian sailors cross Atlantic tow two tugs and four dredges
In Sorel Quebec a hundred French Canadian sailors undertake a hazardous voyage from the St Lawrence port to St Nazaire France. They tow two tugs and four dredges to be sold to the French government by Marine Industries Ltd. The crossing is likely among the slowest in modern seafaring history.
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Sorel, Que
Atlantic
St. Lawrence
St. Nazaire
France
Marine Industries, Ltd
Candy canes scarce this Christmas in Ottawa
A prices board spokesman said labor shortages in the candy industry and a tight sugar supply will materially reduce the quantity of candy canes and hard candy specialties normally available at Christmas across Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Prices Board
British Official Says Churchill Plane Returned
A Washington source says a C-54 transport plane lent to Winston Churchill during his prime ministership has been turned back. An anonymous British official stated the aircraft is not theirs and should be returned as its purpose has been served.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
United States
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